Citrus-Infused Sausage and Apple Stuffing with Pecans

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Citrus-Infused Sausage and Apple Stuffing with Pecans elevates your holiday meals with a harmonious blend of spicy Italian sausage, sweet apples, and crunchy pecans, all enhanced by a splash of orange liqueur. Perfect for stuffing your turkey or serving as a standalone side, this recipe is versatile and bursting with flavor.

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Overview

This elegant turkey stuffing combines the rich flavors of orange liqueur, spicy Italian sausage, and fresh apples, complemented by the crunch of pecans. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this dish is both easy to prepare and delightfully aromatic.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Nuts, Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 28

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup raisins
• 1.5 Cups orange liqueur
• 0.5 Cup unsalted butter
• 2 Cups celery, minced
• 1 Large onion, minced
• 1 Pound spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
• 16 Ounces (oz) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix, packaged
• 1 Cup pecans, chopped
• 4 Whole Granny Smith apples, peeled
• 0.5 Cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 Cups chicken broth
• 4 Teaspoons fresh sage, minced
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Place raisins in a small saucepan and cover with 1 cup of orange liqueur. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt 0.5 cup of butter over medium heat. Sauté the celery and onion in the butter for 10 minutes, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
3. In the same skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until crumbled and evenly browned. Drain the excess fat.
4. Combine the cooked sausage and stuffing mix with the celery and onion mixture in the mixing bowl.
5. Stir in the raisins and liqueur, pecans, and apples.
6. Mix in the melted butter, chicken broth, and remaining 0.5 cup of orange liqueur until the stuffing is completely moistened.
7. Season with fresh sage, salt, and pepper to taste.
8. Use the stuffing to fill your turkey or bake separately as desired. Enjoy your flavorful and aromatic stuffing!

Enjoy your homemade Citrus-Infused Sausage and Apple Stuffing with Pecans!